The Trillium used AI-based tool Google Pinpoint to analyse 2022 campaign finance returns from the Greater Toronto Area. The analysis showed that developers identified as super donors contributed over $1M to GTA council candidates, with findings collated in a database representing the province’s most generous contributors.
Month: September 2023
Council Vote Against Strong Mayor Powers, Group Discussion
The user discovered articles detailing an initiative for strong mayor powers in Aurora, Colorado through a democratic process. They contrast this with the controversial introduction of the system in Ontario, which lacked such a process.
Tom Mrakas Screwed the Neighborhoods, Photo
Mrakas screwed the neighborhoods. Snapshot captured during the 2022 municipal elections.
Ontario Proposal: Changes to the definition of an “Affordable Residential Unit” in the Development Charges Act
The province is proposing amendments to the Development Charges Act, 1997, to redefine "Affordable Residential Unit". The change aims to base discounts and exemptions for these units from municipal development-related charges on local income and market prices. The consultation closes on October 28, 2023.
Rainbow Crosswalk
The rainbow crosswalk has become an iconic landmark on Yonge Street. However, its constant replacement raises questions about its location.
Cllr Harold Kim Mistakenly Opposes Strong Mayor Powers
In my opinion, it was very generous of Cllr Weese to agree to reconsider the first voting session where Cllr Kim mistakenly voted YES for his Aurora Council Opposition to Strong Mayor Powers MOTION.
Aurora Town Square Grand Opening $100K Budget Discussed
Aurora Town Square's Grand Opening will feature weeks of programming for diverse audiences, with a $100,000 budget. It's proposed to fund this from past operating budget savings within the tax rate stabilization reserve. This will be reviewed in the 2024 operating budget. The project is currently over budget and two years delayed.
It’s Not His Town – Aurora is Our Town
On September 26, 2023, Councilor Ron Weese's motion against the Strong Mayor Powers (SMP) in Aurora will be discussed at the Council AGENDA. Despite speaking against SMP during elections, Mayor Mrakas and possibly Councilors Thompson and Kim now fully support obtaining these powers.
Strong Mayor Powers – a Violation of Democratic Principles
Mayor Mrakas' blatant disregard for the democratic ideals is disrespectful to the very constituents who elected him into office. It is crucial to remember that giving one person unchecked power goes against the principles of accountability, transparency, and collective decision-making that form the bedrock of our democratic system.
Mayor Tom Mrakas Pushing Hard for Strong Mayor Powers
Mayor Tom Mrakas pushing hard for Strong Mayor Powers. It's not the $6 million+, it's the Strong Mayor Power he is after. Check out Mayor's UPDATE: Aurora's Housing Target prime ad in The Auroran.
AURORA - OUR TOWN 